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Fired for falsified application — then sues for bias


October 31, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Background checks, In This Week's E-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Law

A woman sued her company for sex discrimination after she was fired for lying on her employment application.

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New I-9 rules put bigger burden on HR


October 30, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Background checks, Law, Special Report

If the Department of Homeland Security gets its way, employers will soon share a bigger part of the burden in the fight against illegal immigration. Here’s what HR needs to know.

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Economy leads to lower raises, greater focus on key employees


October 30, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In This Week's E-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Retention, Salary negotiations

Economic troubles are leading companies to offer lower raises — while still doing what they can to keep high performers.

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4 things candidates need to know about the job


October 30, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Attracting talent, Hiring, In This Week's E-Newsletter, Latest News & Views

What’s one of the best ways to make sure new hires don’t quickly become retention problems?

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The most important part of a job ad


October 29, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Attracting talent, In This Week's E-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Online recruiting

What’s the first thing potential employees see when they find a listing for one of your open positions?

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Telecommuting: Your new recruiting tool?


October 28, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Attracting talent, In This Week's E-Newsletter, Latest News & Views

Gas prices have eased up, but many companies are still debating whether some employees should be allowed to telecommute. Here’s some evidence that says they should be.

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Study: Look for sports experience when hiring


October 24, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Assessing the right candidate, In This Week's E-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Salary negotiations

Employers weigh many factors in a candidate’s background when making a hiring decision. Should experience on a sports team be one of them?

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Warn hiring managers about new ADA pitfalls


October 23, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Interviewing, Law, Special Report

On January 1 of next year, a significant overhaul of the Americans with Disabilities Act will go into effect. It’s going to impact many HR functions, including recruiting and hiring.

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2 overlooked keys to new hire orientation


October 23, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Entry level recruiting, Hiring, In This Week's E-Newsletter, Latest News & Views

Getting new hires off to a good start is a key part of the hiring process. It ensures the rookies will start producing quickly — and improve the odds that they’ll stick with the company.

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What your competitors are doing: Help with commutes?


October 23, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Attracting talent, In This Week's E-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Salary negotiations

The rising cost of getting to and from work is one of the biggest concerns employees have had this year. What are companies doing about it?

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